Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoEnacted
H 776: CHILD PROTECTION – Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.
HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
H 776 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 276 Effective: 04/02/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation mandates that children under the age of one year must undergo safety checks.
Who is affected
All parents and guardians of infants under the age of one in the state of Idaho.
Requirements and enforcement
The source does not specify the exact requirements, frequency, or the nature of these 'safety checks'.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill has been enacted as of April 2, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased child welfare and early identification of household safety risks for infants.
Risks and tradeoffs
Concerns regarding familial privacy, potential for intrusive government monitoring, and lack of clearly defined procedures.
What is still unknown
The identity of the agency performing the checks, the criteria for a 'passing' check, and the legal consequences of failing a check are not provided.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides proactive wellness monitoring for vulnerable infants
- Potentially identifies household risks early
- Standardizes infant welfare checks across the state
Risks
- Creates potential for government overreach into private family life
- Risk of creating unnecessary state surveillance of households
- Potential stress and anxiety for new parents
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Promotes improved physical health monitoring for infants
- Standardizes safety assessment to prevent preventable injuries
- Increases visibility of infant health needs to authorities
Risks
- Ambiguity regarding who performs the safety checks
- Lack of detail on emergency response procedures if a check fails
- Possibility of system overload in social welfare agencies
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Implementation could lead to privacy and due process challenges depending on the intrusion level of the required checks
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract with minimal procedural detail
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Where it stands
Official recordReported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 276 Effective: 04/02/2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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